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Writing Forward: Thoughts on Diversity, Inclusion and Compassion

These free workshops will provide a safe space for all ages to write and share thoughts about what it means to live in America in 2017. We have noticed over the years that the wider the range of ages in a workshop, the deeper the insights gained by writers young and old; thus, Writing Forward is open to both youth and adults. Opportunities to blend voices across the divides of age, race, religious affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation and tax bracket has become a priority for us, and we are proud to offer them to the Richmond community.

Richmond Young Writers

To the expressive, shy, curious, weird, introverted, extroverted, brilliant, imaginative young writer: welcome home. You have found your people.

2707 West Cary Street

richmondyoungwriters@gmail.com

(804) 250-5022

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The Byrd Theater

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Stephen McMaster

Kristen Green

Paige Goodpasture

Heather Nygren

Kristi and Adam Austin

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Sarah Gross

On August 14th, 2015, bbgb tales for kids bookstore in Carytown, (Richmond, VA) hosted its first Open Mic Night for the community, along with Art180 and Richmond Young Writers, two local youth focused organizations. Enjoy hearing some excerpts from each young writer, and a few interview clips!

I learned that writing stories are really fun and that if you go a little deeper inside your brain, you can get a lot down.

— Joy

I learned that I have more ideas locked up in my head than I thought.

— Logan

I learned to explore my mind.

— Alex

I learned that if I put my mind to something, I can write about it.

— Ava

I learned that writers can become anything they really want.

— Matthew

I discovered that I can try styles of writing that I am not necessarily comfortable with and add my new perspective to my writing.

— Peyton

I learned that if I sit down and write with no limits that I can surprise myself in the best of ways.